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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.59, 24,771.67 and 6,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.59, 24,771.67 and 6,668.09 is: 10,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.59 : 24,771.67 = 6,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.59/24,771.67 = 6,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.59x = 24,771.67 × 6,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.59x = 165,179,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,179,725.01/16,509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.08

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